Fitting RCD 300 to RCD 510 in a 2006 Golf GTI using VCDS - Can it be done?

[gogzyb]

Thanks Richard, I have ordered the antenna adapter and Canbus Gateway from eBay, so hopefully they will arrive soon!

Best regards

Gordon

[gogzyb]

Thanks to Richard for all of his assistance in fitting the RCD 510 to my VW Golf today.

A word of warning to all attempting to change the Canbus Gateway (something which I unfortunately did not achieve!), the instructions on various forums, such as RCD 510 | my-gti.com do NOT apply to cars made after MY06. It is not possible to access the Canbus Gateway from inside the car.

Rather, the Canbus Gateway is accessed from under the bonnet. A comprehensive guide can be found on the R32 forum, using the following link:-

Canbus Gateway location / removal - Tutorials and Guides - R32OC | VW Golf R32, Golf R and other .:R Vehicle Owners Club.

I am planning on using a relay switch to piggy-back the Canbus cable from the stereo to the cigarette lighter, thereby breaking the circuit when the ignition is switched off.